As of August 14, 2026, a Birethanti flood in Kaski has severely disrupted vehicle access along the Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road after the Modi Khola flooded and eroded the roadway. Two bridges linking Kaski and Parbat were also swept away, while part of a temple was damaged and three people were rescued. The damage matters to travelers because Birethanti is a key access point toward Ghandruk, Annapurna Base Camp and the Ghorepani–Poon Hill area. Conditions may change quickly.
The Modi Khola flood has damaged key road and bridge connections around Birethanti. According to Kantipur, the flood swept away two iron bridges linking Haijung in Kaski with Deupur Mohoriya in Parbat and completely blocked the Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road through erosion.
Kantipur also reported that part of the Mata Annapurna Temple was swept away and three people inside were rescued by an Armed Police Force disaster-management team. Nepal News separately reported that three people were trapped after the early-morning flood and that rescue teams reached the site. Reports of around 10 houses or teashops being swept away are not confirmed by the sources verified here.
The Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road is currently reported as completely blocked. Kantipur specifically reported that Modi Khola erosion had stopped vehicle movement along this road section, affecting road access toward Ghandruk.
As of August 14, 2026, no verified reopening time is stated in the sources reviewed. Travelers should therefore treat the affected road as disrupted and confirm current conditions locally before departure. This is a road-access issue and should not automatically be interpreted as a closure of every trekking trail in the Annapurna region.
Road access is disrupted, but the available reports do not confirm that all trekking trails are closed. The safest distinction is between vehicle access and trekking-trail status. Do not assume a trail is open simply because a road is blocked, or vice versa.
| Destination | Vehicle access (Aug 14, 2026) | Trekking trail status | Traveler advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghandruk | Blocked / disrupted on Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road | Not confirmed | Verify current access locally before travel |
| Annapurna Base Camp | Road access disrupted toward Ghandruk | Not confirmed | Check current trail conditions with your operator |
| Ghorepani / Poon Hill | Road access through Birethanti affected | Not confirmed | Do not assume trail or road access is normal |
Travelers planning an Annapurna Base Camp Trek should confirm the latest access conditions before departure. Those heading toward Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek should also verify whether their planned road approach is operating. A Ghandruk-specific internal page is not available here.
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